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Roland GAIA2 37-key Synthesizer

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$899.99
SKU:
GAIA2
UPC:
761294518595

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GAIA 2 opens the door to an infinite universe of inspired sound creation. Armed with a powerful hybrid engine that combines wavetable and virtual analog synthesis, you can quickly learn the basics before rocketing into uncharted sonic territory. The friendly panel layout logically outlines the synthesis workflow for speedy sound design, while full-size keys provide exceptional playability when you’re ready to perform. And with the sequencer and Motional Pad, it’s easy to generate complex sounds and phrases full of dynamic movement and alter them on the fly. Discover the shape of sound with GAIA 2 and bring all your musical visions to life.

Highlights

  • Powerful Roland synthesizer with advanced sonic capabilities
  • Intuitive panel layout and hands-on workflow make it easy to learn synthesis and sound design
  • Newly developed hybrid sound engine with one wavetable oscillator and two virtual analog oscillators
  • Attractive aluminum panel filled with high-quality knobs and sliders
  • Freely assignable modulation routings for fast sound creation
  • Motional Pad for adding real-time movement and expression to sounds
  • Sequencer with real-time and step-recording options
  • MFX section with 53 unique effect types
  • Dedicated Chorus and Delay/Reverb sections with multiple types, including JUNO Chorus effects, Shimmer Reverb, Modulation Reverb, and more
  • Informative high-contrast OLED display
  • USB Type-A port for connecting a USB flash drive or external USB MIDI controller
  • Class-compliant USB-C port for communicating with music software on computers and mobile devices
  • USB-C port also supports AIRA Link for communication with Roland AIRA devices
  • Support for Model Expansions and other content on Roland Cloud (SH-101 Model Expansion pre-installed)
  • Wirelessly audition and download Model Expansions and Sound Packs with Roland Cloud Connect and the WC-1 Wireless Adapter (optional)

GAIA 2’s newly developed sound engine puts a never-ending realm of tonal exploration under your fingers. Build familiar sounds inspired by past and present synth icons. Then dive into unique phase and shape modulation tools to unleash cutting-edge textures with complex overtones that can’t be expressed with traditional analog synths. Need something more extreme? Just crank the Drive knob in the multimode filter section for even more grit and power. Whatever you desire—from smooth tones reminiscent of vintage synths to edgy, biting leads to sci-fi soundscapes—GAIA 2 can do it.

SPECIFICATIONS
Keyboard
37 Keys
Sound Generator
GAIA-2 sound generator
Pre-installed Model Expansion SH-101

Other Model Expansions (optional- via Roland Cloud)
Maximum Polyphony
22 voices (3 x oscillators per voice)
* The maximum polyphony varies depending on sound settings or the selected Model Expansion.
Tones
Preset tone: 256
User tone: 512
Oscillators
OSC 1 (Wavetable): 63 waveforms
Modulation types: Wave position, Phase modulation (P-MOD), Shaping modulation (S-MOD)

OSC 2/3 (Classic waveforms): Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, Super Saw, and 5 noise waves
Modulation types: Shape, Ring modulation, Oscillator sync, Cross modulation 1, Cross modulation 2

Envelope: Attack, Decay
Envelope destination: Pitch, Oscillator 1 position, Oscillator 2 shape, Oscillator 3 shape, P-MOD X, P-MOD Y, S-MOD Depth, S-MOD Drive
Filter
Filter type: LPF, BPF, HPF
Filter slope: -12dB/Oct, -18dB/Oct, -24dB/Oct
Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
Filter Drive
Amp
Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
LFO
2 LFOs, 5 waveforms and 1 programmable step LFO wave
LFO assignment: Up to 4 parameters from panel knobs and sliders (except for click dials) in each LFO
Effects
Multi-Effects: 53 types
Reverb/Delay: 7 types
Chorus: 3 types (9 modes in total)
* The sound path order of the above effects can be changed.

Master EQ
Master Compressor
Other Functions
Portamento
Unison
Chord memory
Step sequencer
64 steps : Each step can record 8 notes and 4 controls
Recording modes: Real-time/Step/TR-REC
Probability
Random pattern generator
Arpeggiator
Mode: Up, Down, Up&Down, Random, Note Order
Scale: 16 variations
Motional Pad
Two dimensional edit to P-Mod X/Y or S-Mod Depth/Drive
Two dimensional assignable control to parameters of panel knobs and sliders (except for click dials)
Motion recording and playback function
Menu interface with a drag pointer
Other Controllers
Pitch Bend wheel
Modulation wheel
Display
OLED 128 x 64 dots
Connectors
HEADPHONES jacks: Stereo miniature phone type (front), Stereo 1/4-inch phone type (rear)
OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
PEDAL jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type (available for a hold pedal or a control pedal)
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R) (Class Compliant for Audio and MIDI/ Roland driver for Audio and MIDI)
USB MEMORY/EXT DEVICE port: Type-A (Storage, MIDI)
Power Supply
AC adaptor (DC IN port)
USB bus power supply (USB Type-C(R) port)
* External power supply from a USB Type-A port isn't available.
Current Draw
600 mA (AC adaptor)
1,800 mA (USB bus power supply)
External Memory
USB Flash drive (commercially available)
Accessories
Startup Guide
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptor (PSB-5U)
Power cord
Options (sold separately)
Pedal Switch: DP series
Expression Pedal: EV-5
Wireless Adapter: WC-1
Keyboard Bag: CB-B37
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width
655 mm
25-13/16 inches
Depth
336 mm
13-1/4 inches
Height
92 mm
3-5/8 inches
Weight
4.4 kg / 9 lbs 12 oz